Aerial view of Castries and the Caribbean coast of St Lucia

43-day adult-only cruise holiday · 5 January 2027

Caribbean no fly cruise from scotland

Q: How long is the cruise?

The complete holiday lasts 43 days and includes a 42-night cruise aboard Ambition plus return coach travel to London Tilbury.

Q: Is food included aboard Ambition?

Yes. Full-board breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are included throughout the cruise.

Travel by luxury coach from seven Scottish and en-route pickup points to London Tilbury, then spend 42 nights aboard Ambition exploring the Azores and Caribbean — 16 ports across 14 countries from £2,899 per person.

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DepartureTuesday 5 January 2027

Duration43 days · 42 nights

PriceFrom £2,899 per person

BookingNo deposit · pay in full

The complete holiday

Coach from Scotland, cruise to the Caribbean

This Caribbean no fly cruise from scotland combines return luxury coach travel to London Tilbury with a 42-night full-board sailing aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition.

After joining the coach in Dundee, Halbeath, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hamilton, Gretna or Carlisle, travel south to Tilbury and settle into your cabin. Ambition then sails to the Azores before crossing the Atlantic for an extraordinary sequence of Caribbean calls, returning via Ponta Delgada.

Across 43 days you can visit 16 ports in 14 countries and territories, with time in Barbados, Grenada, St Vincent, St Lucia, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Tortola, Saint Maarten, St Kitts and Antigua.

Included in the fare

Everything included in your 43-day cruise holiday

Your holiday includes the coach connection, 42-night sailing, meals, entertainment and the essential port costs.

Luxury return coach travel to London Tilbury
42-night cruise aboard Ambition
16 ports across 14 countries and territories
Full-board breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
Live shows, talks and daytime activities
Destination-inspired Supercraft workshops
Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade
Captain’s Cocktail Party
Informative guest speakers during the voyage
Use of the gym, swimming pool and hot tubs
Access to Ambition’s spa facilities
Port taxes, fees and charges
Porterage between the port and your cabin
Two Atlantic crossings and extensive sea days

Your journey begins by coach

Coach pickup points and times

Dundee00:05
Halbeath Park & Ride, Stance 601:00
Edinburgh – Hermiston Gait01:30
Glasgow02:30
Hamilton03:00
Gretna Gateway Outlet05:00
Carlisle05:15

Every port and sailing day

Your 43-day Gems of the Caribbean Sea itinerary

Six chapters take you from Tilbury to the Azores, through the Caribbean and back across the Atlantic. Port timings and the operating order remain subject to the cruise line’s final arrangements.

South to the Azores
Days 1–6 · 5–10 January 2027
- Day 1: London Tilbury — board Ambition
- Days 2–5: At sea
- Day 6: Praia da Vitória, Azores
Across the Atlantic
Days 7–12 · 11–16 January 2027

Six days at sea bring time for full-board dining, live shows, guest speakers, creative workshops, the pool deck and the ship’s lounges as warmer horizons draw closer.
Eastern Caribbean
Days 13–20 · 17–24 January 2027
- Day 13: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Day 14: St George’s, Grenada
- Day 15: Kingstown, St Vincent & the Grenadines
- Day 16: Castries, St Lucia
- Day 17: Fort-de-France, Martinique
- Day 18: Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
- Day 19: Roseau, Dominica
- Day 20: At sea
Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Days 21–27 · 25–31 January 2027
- Days 21–22: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Day 23: At sea
- Day 24: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
- Day 25: Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Days 26–27: At sea
Leeward Islands
Days 28–31 · 1–4 February 2027
- Day 28: Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Day 29: Philipsburg, Saint Maarten
- Day 30: Basseterre, St Kitts
- Day 31: St John’s, Antigua
Tender-port note: access at Road Town may be less suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Home across the Atlantic
Days 32–43 · 5–16 February 2027
- Days 32–37: At sea
- Day 38: Ponta Delgada, Azores
- Days 39–42: At sea
- Day 43: London Tilbury — disembark and rejoin the coach home

Your home at sea

42 nights aboard Ambition

On a voyage of this scale, the ship becomes part of the destination. Ambition combines classic cruising with welcoming restaurants, bars and lounges, a tiered theatre, library, craft studio, wellness centre, gym and pool deck.

Sea days offer a varied rhythm: breakfast through dinner on full board, live entertainment, destination talks, activities, Supercraft sessions or simply time to settle into a favourite quiet corner.

Full-board dining
Four daily meal occasions
Entertainment
Shows, talks and activities
Wellness
Gym, pool, hot tubs and spa
Creative time
Supercraft workshops
Adult-only sailing
Guests aged 18+
Formal occasions
Gala dinner and cocktail party

Caribbean colour and Atlantic horizons

Highlights of the Gems of the Caribbean Sea cruise

Turquoise water, rainforest peaks, historic capitals and vivid island harbours give every sequence of port calls its own character.

Day 16 · Castries

St Lucia

Castries opens the door to soaring green peaks, rainforest landscapes and one of the Caribbean’s most dramatic coastlines.

Day 13 · Bridgetown

Barbados

Historic Bridgetown brings together warm island atmosphere, colonial heritage and inviting Caribbean shores.

Days 24–25

Jamaica

Ocho Rios and Montego Bay offer rainforest scenery, waterfalls, beaches and Jamaica’s unmistakable energy.

Days 17–18

The French Caribbean

Fort-de-France and Pointe-à-Pitre mix French influence, bright waterfronts and distinctive island character.

A colourful Caribbean harbour and coastline

Days 14–15

Grenada and St Vincent

Pretty harbours, green hillsides and a gentler rhythm reveal another side of everyday Caribbean life.

A sunlit tropical beach and clear Caribbean water

Days 28–31

The Leeward Islands

Tortola, Saint Maarten, St Kitts and Antigua form a four-port finale of colourful towns, beaches and sheltered harbours.

Cabins and optional package

Cabin choices and supplements

Inside twin and double cabins are available without a supplement. Supplements for the other cabin categories are shown per person.

Cabin categories

Obstructed-view twin outside+£300pp
Outside double or twin+£600pp
Solo inside cabin+£1,000pp
Solo outside cabin+£1,400pp
Twin or double suite+£3,670pp
Solo suite+£7,000pp

Cabin availability changes as bookings are made. Always use the live itinerary for current room choices.

Drinks and gratuities

For a voyage this long, the combined Drinks & Gratuities Package offers especially strong value: £1,475 per person, which works out at approximately £35.12 per cruise night.

Combine it with the cruise holiday from £2,899pp and the total is £4,374pp — approximately £104.14 per person per cruise night, with full-board breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, the drinks package and gratuities covered.

£67.42Base holiday per person per day across 43 days

£35.12Drinks and gratuities per person per cruise night

£104.14Holiday plus package per person per cruise night

Package details, cabin supplements and availability can change; confirm the latest position before booking.

Important booking information

Before you book

Every passenger must have a valid passport and appropriate cruise insurance.
Passports must be valid for at least three months after the intended return date.
A passport must not be more than ten years old on the day of return.
This is an adult-only cruise for guests aged 18 and over.
Cruise bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable; normal coach-holiday terms do not apply.
Formal attire is recommended for the Captain’s Gala Dinner and Cocktail Party. Jeans, T-shirts, shorts and open-neck shirts are not permitted in the main restaurant on formal or gala evenings.

Questions answered

Caribbean no fly cruise FAQs

When does the Caribbean no fly cruise from scotland depart?

The coach departs on Tuesday 5 January 2027. The 43-day holiday returns to London Tilbury on Tuesday 16 February 2027 before the coach journey home.

How long is the cruise?

The complete holiday lasts 43 days. It includes a 42-night cruise aboard Ambition plus the coach connection to and from London Tilbury.

How much does the Caribbean cruise cost?

The holiday starts from £2,899 per person, equivalent to about £67.42pp per day across 43 days. Add the £1,475pp Drinks & Gratuities Package and the £4,374pp total works out at approximately £104.14pp per cruise night.

Is a deposit available?

No. Payment is required in full when booking. Cruise bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable under our cruise booking terms.

Where can I join the coach?

Pickups are Dundee at 00:05, Halbeath Park & Ride Stance 6 at 01:00, Edinburgh Hermiston Gait at 01:30, Glasgow at 02:30, Hamilton at 03:00, Gretna Gateway Outlet at 05:00 and Carlisle at 05:15.

Which ship operates the cruise?

Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition operates the 42-night sailing from London Tilbury.

Is food included aboard Ambition?

Yes. The fare includes full-board dining throughout the cruise: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

How many ports and countries does the cruise visit?

The voyage visits 16 ports across 14 countries and territories, including two Azores calls and an extensive Caribbean programme.

Which Caribbean islands are included?

Calls include Barbados, Grenada, St Vincent, St Lucia, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Tortola, Saint Maarten, St Kitts and Antigua.

Is the cruise adult only?

Yes. This sailing is for adults aged 18 and over.

What entertainment and facilities are included?

The programme includes live shows, guest speakers, daytime activities and Supercraft workshops. Guests can use the gym, swimming pool, hot tubs and spa facilities.

Are port taxes and luggage porterage included?

Yes. Port taxes, fees and charges are included, along with porterage between the port and your cabin.

Is there a drinks and gratuities package?

Yes. The combined Drinks & Gratuities Package costs £1,475 per person, approximately £35.12pp per cruise night. Together with the holiday fare, the total is £4,374pp — about £104.14pp per cruise night with full-board meals, the drinks package and gratuities covered.

What passport and insurance rules apply?

Every guest needs a valid passport and appropriate cruise insurance. The itinerary advises at least three months’ passport validity after the return date and a passport no more than ten years old on the day of return. Check current official requirements before travel.

Is every port reached directly from the ship?

Road Town, Tortola is listed as a tender port. Tender access may be less suitable for guests with limited mobility.

How do I check current cabin availability?

Use the live Gems of the Caribbean Sea itinerary for current prices, cabin categories and availability, or contact Loch Lomond Travel.

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What's Included?

Luxury return coach travel to London Tilbury
A 42-night cruise onboard Ambition sailing from London Tilbury, visiting 16 ports across 14 countries
Full board dining throughout your cruise including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
A wide range of onboard entertainment including live shows, talks, daytime activities and creative Supercraft workshops inspired by the destinations visited
Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade*
Captain’s Cocktail Party*
Informative guest speakers throughout the voyage
Use of onboard facilities including gym, swimming pool, hot tubs and spa access
Port taxes, fees and charges included
Porterage of luggage between the port and your cabin
Drinks & Gratuities Package available - £1475 per person

All passengers must have a valid passport and appropriate cruise insurance cover.
Please note that normal terms & conditions do not apply to cruise bookings, bookings for cruises are non-transferable and non-refundable
Please note that this cruise is an Adult-Only Cruise, 18+ Only

*Formal attire is reccomended during the Captain's Gala Dinner & Captain's Cocktail Party, Jeans, t-shirts, shorts and open-neck shirts are not permitted in the main restaurant on Formal or Gala evenings.

Regarding valid passports:

The passport must be valid for at least three months after the intended return date
The passport must not be more than 10 years old on the day of return

Coach Seating

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Departure Dates

Tue 5th Jan 2027

£2,899.00pp